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May 1, International Labor Day or May Day is celebrated around the world, but it is largely unknown in the United States even though it was started here. Conversely, May 5 or Cinco de Mayo is a very popular drinking holiday in the United States while it is a regional and much more somber holiday in Mexico. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses how and why these two celebrations have evolved here in the U.S.
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May 1, International Labor Day or May Day is celebrated around the world, but it is largely unknown in the United States even though it was started here. Conversely, May 5 or Cinco de Mayo is a very popular drinking holiday in the United States while it is a regional and much more somber holiday in Mexico. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses how and why these two celebrations have evolved here in the U.S.